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Mike, I have a full size Bronco 4x 4 and a full size F -150 pickup. The Bronco will pull a house, will keep your gear secure when your not around and will get you to any site short of needing a helicopter. It does require cleaning and not leaving wet gear in it if you also want to transport your lady or guests. (Unless she/they are impressed by that kinda smell). The F-150 has a 300 straight 6, will run forever and gets decent mileage. It will also pull a decent load and doesn't require cleaning. Securing your gear is an issue, a topper or the rolling aluminum bed covers (preferred) will do the job. Had a full size van for many years, but it was dedicated to diving and killed you on gas. Both the Bronco and pickup get reasonable mileage, (a load of dive gear makes next to no difference) and you won't wear out the engine. A full size is designed to carry the weight and everybody I know that has had mini trucks now owns a full size. Dell Motes Dive Rite 117 W.Washington St. Lake City, Fla. 32055 www.Dive-Rite.com -----Original Message----- From: Mike Zimmerman <zimmmt@au*.al*.co*> To: cavers@cavers.com <cavers@cavers.com> Date: Monday, November 30, 1998 9:51 AM Subject: Vehicle strategies >I'm getting close to new vehicle time, truck lease will be expiring. > >If you think this isn't diving related, you may just not >know what your most expensive piece of dive gear is :-) > >I'm still not sure if I want another truck or not. For the extra $$ I >pay in gas (for the reduced gas mileage vs. a car) I could probably >buy an old truck, or buy a small trailer, over the long run. > >Anyways, just wondering what tricks the car-bound have come >up with when you are dealing with 2 sets of doubles, plus >some loose stages, plus all the other assorted gear. > >Not looking for answers for single tank stuff. You can do >that in a bloody Miata. > >So is there any practical way to manage a cavers gear >in a normal car, or will I be replacing this truck with >another? > >What about pickup vs. sport-ute? Anyone have pros/cons >on the Explorer Sport? Is the back area large enuf if you >fold down/remove the rear seats? For one diver or two? > >Thanks, >Mike >
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